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HX03 RYG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,102 mi
Last recorded105,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 105,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,804 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front inner wing corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 103,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 102,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,863 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 99,856 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,439 miles

slight chassis corrosion at the rear

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,881 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,062 miles

chassis at rear and center slightly corroded

rear tyres starting to wear uneven on the rear

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,265 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,617 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,986 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 26,773 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,497 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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HX03 RYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 RYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX03 RYG registered?

HX03 RYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 RYG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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